Prize Amount Soars Sharply, 2026 World Cup Champion Pockets IDR834 Billion

The 2026 World Cup will not only be the largest tournament in history by participant count but also the most financially lucrative. FIFA has officially announced that the total 2026 World Cup Prize will significantly increase compared to the previous edition, marking a major leap in global Football's economic distribution.

During a FIFA Council meeting on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, FIFA approved a financial contribution of 727 million US dollars or approximately Rp11.6 trillion. 

This figure surged by 50 percent compared to the previous tournament, affirming FIFA's commitment to extending the World Cup's economic impact to more nations.

“The 2026 FIFA World Cup will also represent a major step in boosting financial support for Football communities worldwide,” stated FIFA President Gianni Infantino in his declaration quoted from The Guardian.

The majority of this prize fund, 655 million US dollars (around Rp10.9 trillion), will be distributed to the 48 participating nations based on their tournament performance. 

The expanded World Cup format ensures prize distribution no longer focuses solely on elite teams, instead reaching more federations.

The 2026 World Cup Champion will receive 50 million US dollars (approximately Rp834 billion), while the runner-up takes home 33 million US dollars (around Rp550 billion).

FIFA guarantees that all 16 nations eliminated in the group stage will still secure 9 million US dollars each (about Rp150 billion). This policy provides crucial relief for debutant or non-seeded countries historically burdened by participation costs.

Additionally, every nation qualifying for the 2026 World Cup final round receives an extra 1.5 million US dollars (approximately Rp25 billion), specifically allocated to cover preparation expenses—from training camps to logistics.

Simultaneously, FIFA announced the schedule for the 2028 Women's Interclub World Cup, to be held from January 5 to 30, 2028.